Cranberry Bread
A delightful loaf combining the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of orange, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries Use fresh for best flavor.
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice Can substitute with lemon juice.
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 orange orange zest Adds flavor.
- 1 cup optional nuts or fruits Can use nuts like walnuts or fruits like banana.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, orange juice, melted butter, and egg until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the fresh cranberries and any optional ingredients such as nuts or fruits.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese, or toast for breakfast with yogurt and fruit. Keeps well at room temperature for 2-3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.